Global fintech Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed Wout Kalis as its head of Broadridge Asset Management Solutions ( BAMS ) in the Asia-Pacific region with responsibility for advancing the company’s strategic asset management priorities, driving revenue growth and product expansion, and overseeing day-to-day operations.

Kalis joins Broadridge with extensive regional leadership experience in the fintech and fund administration spaces in Asia-Pacific. Most recently, he served as regional head of alternative investment services for BNY Mellon.

In this role, he was responsible for building out the company’s footprint in Asia, including building out their capabilities, onboarding new wins and cross-selling other services. Kalis also served in leadership positions at SS&C, Citibank, HSBC and Citco.  

“Kalis brings to Broadridge extensive industry and regional leadership experience,” says Mike Sleightholme, BAMS president. “This newly created role reflects the importance of Asia-Pacific to the our global growth.”